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Thursday June 12, 2008 The Great (Debt) SeductionDavid Skeel has some good thoughts on a fascinating article in the New York Times. It deals with the displacement of America’s traditional norms of thrift and frugality in favor of norms that “encourage debt and living for the moment.” Drive Free, Retire RichSome good financial thought from…
Wednesday June 11, 2008 Is Google Making Us Stupid?Here is a fantastic and thought-provoking article from The Atlantic. “What the Net seems to be doing is chipping away my capacity for concentration and contemplation. My mind now expects to take in information the way the Net distributes it: in a swiftly moving stream of particles.…
Tuesday June 10, 2008 What I Want for Father’s DayYou know by now that I’m an Amazon deal hunter. I thought this was a particularly good one–a one day sale on a $400 men’s watch that knocks it down to $99 (with free one-day shipping). Rick Warren’s 10 CommandmentsHere are Rick Warren’s 10 Commandments for…
Monday June 9, 2008 Books for the BeachC.J. Mahaney says “If you’re like me and you think of summer reading as synonymous with enjoyable reading, you might find Al [Mohler’s summer reading] list somewhat intimidating.” C.J. offers an alternate list. Tax Rebate Boosts MinistriesThe Christian Post has a story of how tax rebates are being…
Friday June 6, 2008 A Revival of ViolenceIn case you needed further proof that the “revival” in Lakeland Florida bears no resemblance to true revival, take a look at this video. I’m pretty sure I don’t remember Jonathan Edwards kicking old ladies in the face under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. But I could…
Thursday June 5, 2008 Writing to Those Left BehindWired writes about a service that allows you to send emails to up to 62 of your friends (and protect important documents) in case of the rapture. God Save Us From ObamaSo says Doug Groothuis. “I encourage Christians to support John McCain any way they can. This…
Wednesday June 4, 2008 A Princely Film We Commoners Can Relate ToC.S. Lewis scholar Devin Brown has an interesting review of “Prince Caspian.” He liked the movie (and perhaps understood the movie) better than many other reviewers. Dever on Personal Bible ReadingNew Attitude’s blog has a brief interview with Mark Dever on personal Bible reading…
Tuesday June 3, 2008 Free Pilgrim’s ProgressThis month’s free audio book from christianaudio.com is The Pilgrim’s Progress (read by Nadia May). USA Today on The ShackUSA Today recently ran an article about The Shack and its critics. “Mohler, Driscoll and other evangelicals pick The Shack apart plank by plank. No, God can’t be a presented…
Monday June 2, 2008 Third Day Grace’s Billboard’s CoverThird Day is the first band ever to grace the cover of Billboard Magazine. Click to see the cover and read the story. The World’s Biggest Bookstore?Here’s a news report on what may be the world’s biggest bookstore…or close to it anyways. And it’s all hidden away…
Friday May 30, 2008 My Friend, My Hero, My DadStephen Altrogge has just released a free e-book about his dad. Stryper Meets BostonI was rather surprised to hear that Michael Sweet of Stryper fame has recently become a member of the band Boston and will be singing and playing guitar for them. 411,422That’s how many…
Thursday May 29, 2008 How to Read 500 Books a YearDenny Burk points to D.A. Carson’s explanation. The question is, who can afford 500 books a year? White Board or Just BoredMatt Schmucker shares some quotes and reflections from the recent White Board Sessions. The quote from Ed Stetzer is particularly good: “For most here…
Tuesday May 28, 2008 Dr. Mohler at New AttitudeThough I have not yet had opportunity to listen to it, I’ve heard good things about this Q & A session with Dr. Mohler. Maria ChapmanHere is a touching news report about the funeral for Stephen Curtis Chapman’s daughter Maria. The Gospel of JudasDr. Mohler looks at…
Monday May 26, 2008 Free Subscription from Matthias Media“We’re [still!] giving away 500 FREE subscriptions to our monthly magazine, The Briefing, to North American readers. No obligation. No cost. Posted to you totally free. We just want you to get to know us a bit better, and this seems like a good way to do…
Friday May 23, 2008 New Attitude ConferenceThe New Attitude Conference kicks off tomorrow. You can follow their blog to read live updates from the conference. European Court Agrees to Hear Chimp’s Plea for Human RightsSometimes words just fail me. Coming Soon from John PiperJohn Piper has a blog post about the four (!) books he…
Thursday May 22, 2008 Pray for the Chapman Family“The 5-year-old daughter of Grammy-winning Christian music star Steven Curtis Chapman was struck and killed Wednesday by a sport utility vehicle driven by her brother.” Relics: Alive and WellErik writes about a recent article in Forbes dealing with relics within the Roman Catholic Church. “A bulk of…
Wednesday May 21, 2008 Free Subscription Offer from Matthias Media“We’re giving away 500 FREE subscriptions to our monthly magazine, The Briefing, to North American readers. No obligation. No cost. Posted to you totally free. We just want you to get to know us a bit better, and this seems like a good way to do…
Tuesday May 20, 2008 Warnock Interviews PiperAdrian Warnock has a multi-part video interview that he recently recorded with John Piper. On Selecting Books and Managing ReadingOver at D.R. Mark has an article about selecting books and managing reading time. A Ministry Update from John PiperJohn Piper addresses some of the exciting things that are happening…
Monday May 19, 2008 The Imagination of C.S. LewisLeland Ryken’s article on C.S. Lewis from a recent edition of Tabletalk is a masterpiece. Carson on Red Letter ChristiansDenny Burk shares some of D.A. Carson’s words on those who now call themselves “red letter Christians.” Amy Hall on Prince CaspianThe reviews for Prince Caspian are decidedly…
Friday May 15, 2008 How Technology Relates to PermanenceOwen has some good thoughts on technology and our obsession with it. “More significantly, the technological drive seems to push us away from appreciation of what is permanent. Because our current interest is constantly shifting and transferring itself to whatever is new, and hot, and sleek, and…
Thursday May 15, 2008 Updates from Addis AbabaCarolyn McCulley and a video crew are currently in Addis Ababa. Carolyn is providing very interesting updates from their work there. Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen WorldAt C.J. Mahaney’s blog you’ll find a roundup of posts on the subject of modesty and a special offer if…